Team

Robert V. Gothier, Jr. CEO J.C. BAR Properties

Robert Gothier, Jr. is the Founder and President of J.C. BAR Properties. Property development and management is Rob Gothier’s passion; one that inspired him to build J.C. BAR Properties from the ground up, and to be known as the partner of choice for client’s seeking creative solutions to complex strategies. As President of J.C. BAR Properties, Rob inspires his team to seek non-traditional, non-cookie-cutter approaches to all aspects of the construction and property management process. He maintains a hands-on, visible presence in the office and in the field, and is proud of the enduring relationships his team has built over the years. Over the course of his career, Mr. Gothier has successfully developed in excess of 800 million of commercial and retail real estate.

Mark X. DiSanto Owner/President Triple Crown Corporation

Triple Crown Corporation is a second and third-generation developer, builder and property management company that was founded in 1977 by Alex DiSanto. Alex sold the company to his sons, Mark and John, in 1997. In 2012, Mark purchased John’s shares and became 100% stockholder in the company. By 2018, both of Mark’s oldest sons, Nicolas and Christopher DiSanto, purchased ownership in the company. One of the company’s greatest successes was the ability to transfer ownership from the founding generation to the second and now the third, while continuing to create growth and increase profitability.

They currently own and manage eighteen residential rental communities, and dozens of warehouse/flex properties, office buildings as well as commercial, retail, manufacturing, and mini-storage properties. Triple Crown also develops land, goes through approval processes and has several residential communities of lots for sale.

As CEO, Mr. DiSanto oversees all acquisition and development activity. He is a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania and holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law as well as a Master’s degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University.

Thomas S. Paulus Founder and Managing Partner Weathervane Capital Partners

Tom Paulus is the founding Partner of Weathervane Capital Partners and is focused on high-level company strategy, equity capital raising, and investor relations.

Tom recently retired as a Senior Lead Advisor and Managing Principal at JFS Wealth Advisors, one of the nation's Top 100 Wealth Management firm that manages over $2.5 Billion of invested client assets. He was a member of the firm's Investment committee.

Tom is a 30-year veteran in the investment industry. He has extensive experience working with high-net worth families in various senior level positions at wealth management firms. He graduated from Temple University with a BBA in Finance and currently resides in South Florida.

Michael S. Murchie Managing Partner J.C. BAR Properties

Michael S. Murchie is an experienced executive in the financial services industry. Over his almost 30 year career at M&T Bank, Michael both honed his understanding of the commercial real estate finance business as well as launched many new businesses.

Most recently, Michael led M&T’s commercial banking operation in the Mid-Atlantic region including commercial real estate finance as well as leading many specialty businesses during his career including the investment banking business, leveraged lending/sponsor coverage as well as asset based lending. Further, Michael was a permanent member of M&T’s loan committee and is respected for his credit acumen and commercial real estate finance judgement.

Michael retired from M&T in early 2020 and joined J.C. BAR Properties, Inc as Chief Investment Officer. In addition, Michael is Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of Quandel Enterprises.

Michael obtained his BA in economics at Williams College graduating cum laude and earned his MBA at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania with concentrations in Finance and Real Estate.